Almost 30

BIET SIMKIN is probably the most interesting person in the world ... seriously, your mind is about to be BLOWN. The sh*t that she's been through and the person who she has become because of that is BEYOND all of our dreams of determination and strength. So Krista + Lindsey are peeling back the layers of the goddess Biet Simkin ... For those of you who don't know who Miss Simkin is, she New York native, first-generation American and a leader in the world of meditation. Not only was her father a philosophical shaman and gave her the Book of the Dead at age nine, Biet was singer and fashion fiend who spent a big part of her life living the life of sex, drugs, and rock n' roll. And not the glamorous, Hollywood kind. After struggling with a drug and alcohol addiction, mourning her father's death, as well as her child's passing, Biet talks about her Ah-Ha moment of sobering up and changing her life for good. She knew it was time to find the person she was meant to be, which is what this episode is all about. The journey to find your identity is hard for everyone, and Biet has developed a meditation technique not only to help you find it but to help you be the best person you can be. Her technique is like "watching a documentary on yourself" and observing your every move AKA "Divided Attention Mediation". Another amazing point Biet stress' is how we are more than just our body and our minds. Everything from hallucinations, serendipity, and voices - those all mean more than we know. And Biet talks about how listening to these transcendental messages LITERALLY saved her LIFE and how her practice develops this kind of acknowledgment. It's a spirituality POW WOW worth taking a listen to #Almost30Nation! This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy Podsights - https://podsights.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

11 Jul 201756min

This conversation with Thais Sky left Krista and Lindsey with their jaws on the floor.  TRUTH TALK AT ITS REALEST.  The girls welcome this "esteemed women's leadership expert, international speaker and mindfulness teacher whose empathetic approach to worthiness, confidence and emotions have taken her through the healing of her own childhood trauma into a healing career, as well as into the study of cognitive psychology, neurology, spirituality, sociology and spiritual psychology".  THAIS IS NEXT LEVEL WOKE.  Her emotional connection to helping women reclaim not only their feminine power, but their human worthiness is palpable when she speaks.  Thais is a force to be felt and a voice to be heard.  Washingtonian Magazine named her as one of the top “8 bloggers to know.” The Huffington Post calls her “an inspirational woman” and she was nominated for Forbes Magazine 30 under 30 award.  .....AND THIS IS JUST BEGINNING.  This conversation is the definition of FLOW, truly a dreamy inspirational conversation for the girls.  They discuss: why being kind to yourself is the path to self-empowerment how the woman's voice is going to shift the state of this world why noticing the lens we where will wake you up and stir your power to change the world why forcing ourselves to be positive is counterproductive practical ways to up-level your life and align with your purpose how giving yourself permission to feel the low will move you to a place of high vibration how to knock down self-constructed barriers, like guilt, and shift into a state of inner peace and confidence how Thais' healing journey is the foundation for her success as a coach + so much more.  You can connect with Thais at www.iamthaissky.com and @iamthaissky on social media.     This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy Podsights - https://podsights.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

5 Jul 20171h 27min

We have proclaimed this week, KELLY WEEK, here at Almost 30!  She just released her book Body Love and we just had her on this past Tuesday to chat all about it + answer YOUR questions!  The girls decided that it was completely necessary to re-release Kelly's first sit-down.  I mean, they STILL get e-mails about that episode!  #ALMOST30NATION does not sleep!  Just kidding, we do.  8 HOURS AT LEAST.  Ok, ok.  This one speaks for itself.  You will want to give this your full attention.  Your body will thank you!  HAPPY KELLY WEEK, YA'LL! This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy Podsights - https://podsights.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

29 Jun 20171h 6min

Nutritional KA-WEEN to the stars, KELLY LEVEQUE (of Be Well By Kelly), is back and better than ever on the podcast. Not only is she STILL FREAKIN' FABULOUS and working with celebrity clients like Chelsea Handler, Jessica Alba, and Molly Sims, but she's releasing her new book Body Love today! And yes, we had a copy of the book with us in studio. ("Basically, like having the first copy of the Bible." - Krista) Anywho, in this episode, we talk with her about the book, the process of actually writing getting a book published, Kelly answers real questions from listeners, and spills the deets on what she knows and does best, ALL THINGS NUTRITION. For example ... how working out, eating, + stress affects cortisol levels + visa versa which "tests" to get figure out what the heck is going on in your body how fasting is probably NOT the best solution for anyone a ketosis/ketone UPDATE! - the tremulous process, how it takes away hunger, it is brain protective, + what she really think about it the deal with fasting before a workout if seltzer water is good for you? like that #LaCroix trend? fruit - a serving a day is all you need! Kelly's fave snacks to get her through the day is collagen a fad or actually the ISH we should all eat? + SO MUCH MORE to get you up-to-date on all of your health needs! This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy Podsights - https://podsights.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

27 Jun 20171h 17min

Artist, designer, woman of change, and amazing light of creativity, CHELSEA LEIFKEN, joins Krista + Linds this week in the #Almost30Lounge, and it's as real as it gets, people. If you don't know who Chelsea is, YOU SHOULD/GET ON IT. Not only is she one of LA's coolest designers, but she's the creator of fabulous lines of leather goods, hand painted by her with love and the most inspirational messages. After studying at FIDM and working the 9-5 lifestyle in the tremulous fashion industry, Chelsea realized she was meant for something greater. That she had more to give to the world as an artist. Battling depression, anxiety, and the challenges of starting your own business, she's the badass we all need more of. Talk about a motivational episode right? SIDE NOTE: There's A LOT of laughs in this one. Some hot points in this one include... high school BS learning about, understanding, and knowing yourself the power of LISTS part-time Starbucks employees have bomb health insurance?!?! Chelsea's journey as a designer, from her first trade show to manufacturing her designs all of the tools in Chelsea's toolbox for HAPPINESS the importance of giving back dating through the phone ie. Tinder, Bumble, etc. This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy Podsights - https://podsights.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

20 Jun 20171h 7min

BOSS BABES assemble!  We have Lauren McGoodwin CEO of CAREER CONTESSA in the Almost 30 studio this week.  If you are: 1) Not sure what the heck you want to do 2) Looking for a new job 3) Want to advance in your current career....This episode is FOR YOU.  Lauren gets real and breaks down the current career landscape for women and how to effectively navigate it.  Did you know that there are more men CEOs named "John" than there are female CEO's of Fortune 500 companies!?  YO, take cover...KNOWLEDGE BOMBS AWAY.  We cover:   -the questions to ask yourself and potential employers as you explore different career options -how Lauren went from hating her first job, to rocking it at HULU to CEO of Career Contessa -why avoiding connecting with those with your job title or those with the job title you want is your major block -how to ask employee for flex time (if you're having a baby!!) -why investing in the quality of your site is everything -how to show em' who's boss babe and ask for what you want -how to network inside of your company and why it should be your priority -how to detox your toxic work environment -why ensuring that your co-workers like to work with you will take you to the next level in your career   Um, women supporting women for the WIN.  There is room for us all at the top!  As always, notebooks out..Happy listening! This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy Podsights - https://podsights.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

15 Jun 20171h 9min

Ever heard of the ancient Chinese art of Feng Shui?! It's not some crazy interior design technique people have used for centuries. It's a way of cleaning your space AND your life! To dive further into what this technique and practice is all about, Krista and Linds sat down this week with Feng Shui expert and personal curator, DANA CLAUDAT. Dana studied Art History at Stanford University and then moved on to become a Pyramid School Feng Shui consultant. Krista and Linds literally asked her, "DANA TEACH US YOUR WAYS." Because it's about time we all learned about how bomb feng shui is ... Feng Shui means "wind" and "water", so it's all about BALANCE. And in ancient times, it was all about survival and structure of your home in relation to the wind, weather, geography, and water. Dana's job is "expansive design", design to help you expand your life, through art and feng shui. She also breaks down the stereotypes of feng shui, everything from how strict it is and what are the rules. Ways to make any space feel better! Big ... small ... doesn't matter, Dana's got you. How do homeowners "fung-shei" a previously owned home? Mysterious stuff? Weird neighbors? That's stuff you gotta find out ... What to do to "fung-shei" YOUR DESK at work! THIS is a big one. Getting good vibes in your house for under $10 NOTEBOOKS OUT #ALMOST30NATION This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy Podsights - https://podsights.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

13 Jun 201753min

Find yourself drifting off during your daily routine, thinking of big ideas, money, and a life you truly want? Stuck in your ways but distracted by your passions? Love health & wellness and don't know how to monetize it? THIS is your episode homies. Angie Lee is a business coach to the best wellness coaches out there.  She went from broke to six figures by finding a hole in the health market. And trust us, she tells us exactly how it is. One small idea she had in college grew to a multi-million dollar reality. She sits down with Linds + Krista to talk about her journey and everything in-between: Don't doubt or ignore your naiive motivation the constant battle of corporate jobs and monotonous 9-5 routines entrepreneurs are who they are because they're "stupid enough to do it" and go through with their "crazy" ideas what to do when you don't know what to do as an entrepreneur how taking a break from EVERYTHING, even motivational speakers and inspirational books, can bring you more answers than anything her mistakes over the years as a coach & how they're VITAL to your development the power of showing up how to be EMOTIONALLY ready for entrepreneurship how making money and doing a lot of good are mutually exclusive To say you need your notebook out for this one is an understatement. This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy Podsights - https://podsights.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

6 Jun 20171h 9min